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Art on The Move Posters Bring Public Art To Bus Shelters

Four posters include work by individual artists, while three posters focus on groups of artists in upcoming exhibitions of figurative art and abstract art, as well as an …

On Exhibit

I Am More Than My Hair

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“Every woman, young and old, needs to know that she is naturally beautiful. Stop allowing society to dictate our beauty.”

Art + Activism , On Exhibit

Gallery B Announces April Exhibit

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History + Heritage

Kindred Spirits

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History + Heritage

Quilts and the Stories They Tell

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FEATURED VIRTUAL EVENTS

Spotlight

Shades of Spring (virtual) Art Show & Sale

Presented by Art League of Germantown

Apr 17

May 29

Shades of Spring (virtual) Art Show & Sale

Presented by Art League of Germantown at BlackRock Center for the Arts

The Art League of Germantown (ALOG) presents its annual SPRING SHOW & SALE. ALOG members are showing (virtual) some 175 fine art pieces, available...

A Time for Collaboration

Presented by Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County

Apr 26

A Time for Collaboration

Presented by Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County at Online/Virtual Space

The Betty Mae Kramer Gallery presents A Time for Collaboration, a series of virtual performance art exhibitions in the Spring/Summer 2021! The first...

Curated Conversations: Meet Me at the Triangles

Presented by Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County and InterAct Story Theatre

Apr 28

Curated Conversations: Meet Me at the Triangles

Presented by Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County and InterAct Story Theatre at Online/Virtual Space

Join the Wheaton Urban District, InterAct Story Theatre and the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County for “Meet Me at the Triangles” an...

Milo Trio Plus One

Presented by Washington Musica Viva

Apr 30

Milo Trio Plus One

Presented by Washington Musica Viva at BannerArts

Celaya Kirchner, violin, Ivan Mendoza, viola, Emma Hays Johnson, cello, & Carl Banner, piano, perform Reynaldo Hahn’s Piano Quartet #3 and Brahms’...

Cartooning for Seniors (Free Virtual Class)

Presented by Montgomery County Public Libraries

May 04

Jun 01

Cartooning for Seniors (Free Virtual Class)

Presented by Montgomery County Public Libraries at virtual

Create your own original characters, caricatures, one-panel gag cartoons, and comic strips. Experiment with pen-and-ink techniques and play around...

Facets of Hope Exhibit at Brookside Gardens

Presented by Montgomery Parks

Ongoing

Facets of Hope Exhibit at Brookside Gardens

Presented by Montgomery Parks at Brookside Gardens

“Facets of Hope” will honor those we have lost by suspending one strand of crystals, in memory of each life lost in Montgomery...

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Free

I Am More Than My Hair

Presented by Sandy Spring Museum

Mar 19

Sep 03

I Am More Than My Hair

Presented by Sandy Spring Museum at Sandy Spring Museum

I Am More Than My Hair began with Alyscia Cunningham’s eponymous book and film in which she advances the dialogue around the beauty standard of...

Dance On: Online Creative Aging Class with Dance Exchange

Presented by Dance Exchange

Ongoing

Dance On: Online Creative Aging Class with Dance Exchange

Presented by Dance Exchange at Online/Virtual Space

This online class uses the power of moving and making to cultivate connection, creativity, and greater health at all ages. Classes are led by Dance...

Montgomery Explorers

Presented by Montgomery Parks

Apr 05

Jul 12

Montgomery Explorers

Presented by Montgomery Parks at Montgomery Parks

This program, designed for residents 50 and better of all fitness levels and abilities, encourages participants to maintain a healthy way of life,...

The Olney Home Hour: Seasons of Justice

Presented by Olney Theatre Center

Apr 23

The Olney Home Hour: Seasons of Justice

Presented by Olney Theatre Center at Online/Virtual Space

Seasons of Justice Friday, April 23 at 8:00 pm On the birthday of Martin Luther King, the episode celebrates the pursuit of justice and its special...

Restore Our Earth Fun Run/Walk

Presented by Montgomery Parks

Apr 24

Restore Our Earth Fun Run/Walk

Presented by Montgomery Parks at Wheaton Regional Park

While walking or running along the two-mile trail, you will see various signs that give more information on ways to reduce climate change, and...

Storytime Station: "Frogness"

Presented by Gaithersburg Community Museum

Apr 27

Storytime Station: "Frogness"

Presented by Gaithersburg Community Museum at Online/Virtual Space

Author Sarah Nelson joins Storytime Station to read her new book, “Frogness.” An exuberant frog hunt full of mud, muck, and wonder leads to a playful...

Public Art and the Rockville Cityscape

Presented by Peerless Rockville

Apr 29

Public Art and the Rockville Cityscape

Presented by Peerless Rockville at Online/Virtual Space

Peerless Rockville invites the public to join us for a free, narrated, photographic tour of public works of art in the City. This unique presentation...

Brookside Gardens Conservatory Reopening

Presented by Montgomery Parks

Apr 29

May 30

Brookside Gardens Conservatory Reopening

Presented by Montgomery Parks at Brookside Gardens

The conservatory features plants from around the world, including banana, palm, eucalyptus, red powderpuff and cacao trees. Also on display are...

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Kids + Family

Carpe Diem! Family Fun Night IN---with Munit & Z Love Bugs!

Presented by Carpe Diem Arts

May 06

Carpe Diem! Family Fun Night IN---with Munit & Z Love Bugs!

Presented by Carpe Diem Arts at Online/Virtual Space

During the COVID-19 pandemic we are presenting this fun, free concert series in the ZOOM ROOM. Carpe Diem’s Jump Start with the Arts “Family Fun...

Maryland Youth Ballet School Year Classes

Presented by Maryland Youth Ballet

Ongoing

Maryland Youth Ballet School Year Classes

Presented by Maryland Youth Ballet at Maryland Youth Ballet

We are all facing unprecedented challenges to the way we live our daily lives and MYB’s 2020-2021 school-year programs have been redesigned to...

Introduction to Ballet Training

Presented by Akhmedova Ballet Academy

Ongoing

Introduction to Ballet Training

Presented by Akhmedova Ballet Academy at Online/Virtual Space

The Akhmedova Ballet Academy’s Introduction to Ballet program offers an excellent introduction to the Russian Vaganova Method for children age 6-8...

Shine Brigther Together: Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month

Presented by Montgomery Parks

Apr 01 - 30

Shine Brigther Together: Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month

Presented by Montgomery Parks at Various Locations

Creative programs will focus on sharing positive, respectful, and accurate information about autism while informing the community about the variety...

Storytime at the Arts Barn: "Up in the Garden, Down in the Dirt"

Presented by Arts on the Green

May 21

Storytime at the Arts Barn: "Up in the Garden, Down in the Dirt"

Presented by Arts on the Green at Arts Barn

Join us from the Arts Barn for a free virtual storytime and coloring activity! May’s book is “Up in the Garden, Down in the Dirt” by Kate Messner,...

All-Anglers Fishing Rodeo at Kings Local Park

Presented by Montgomery Parks

May 22

All-Anglers Fishing Rodeo at Kings Local Park

Presented by Montgomery Parks at Kings Local Park

No fishing experience or gear needed. Adaptive equipment through Fishing Has No Boundaries including wrist saver rods, rod holders, and seated rod...

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Art

"Birds of a Feather" Exhibit at the Arts Barn

Presented by Arts on the Green

Mar 26

May 02

"Birds of a Feather" Exhibit at the Arts Barn

Presented by Arts on the Green at Arts Barn

Gaithersburg’s Arts on the Green presents “Birds of a Feather,” an exhibit featuring artwork inspired by our feathered friends. Just in time of...

Drawing w/ Colored Pencils for Adults

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Apr 06 - 27

Drawing w/ Colored Pencils for Adults

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

Put some color in your world as you explore drawing with colored pencils for relaxation and self-expression. Through lessons and low-stress...

The Friends of the Yellow Barn Studio 22nd Annual High School Exhibition

Presented by Friends of the Yellow Barn

Apr 17

Jul 17

The Friends of the Yellow Barn Studio 22nd Annual High School Exhibition

Presented by Friends of the Yellow Barn at Yellow Barn Studio at Glen Echo Park

The Friends of the Yellow Barn Studio 22nd Annual High School Exhibition opens Saturday April 17th. Work may be viewed for one year on-lin This is a...

Family Pottery Mini Session I

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Apr 18

May 16

Family Pottery Mini Session I

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

Spend some quality time as a family exploring the world of clay! Whether your clay creations are purely decorative or practical pieces, you’ll...

Advanced Family Pottery Mini Session I and II

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Apr 18

Jun 20

Advanced Family Pottery Mini Session I and II

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

Spend some quality time as a family by taking your pottery skills to the next level with more advanced pinch pot, slab and coil projects using new...

Drawing for Kids: Portraits

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Apr 20

May 11

Drawing for Kids: Portraits

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

Portraiture is where it’s at in this class for beginner to intermediate level artists. Working with teaching artist Jose Piedra, learn about proper...

Painting for Teens: Portraits

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Apr 20

May 11

Painting for Teens: Portraits

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

Portraiture is where it’s at in this online class for beginner to intermediate level artists. Working with teaching artist Danielle Gantt, learn...

Arts & Artist Mini I & II for Kids

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Apr 20

Jun 08

Arts & Artist Mini I & II for Kids

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

Embark on an exciting hands-on journey through the world of art! Each week, our talented teaching artist Kelsey Joyce will take you on a virtual...

Painting for Kids: Portraits

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Apr 21

May 12

Painting for Kids: Portraits

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

Portraiture is where it’s at in this class for beginner to intermediate level artists. Working with teaching artist Danielle Gantt, learn about...

Beyond the Basics - Art for Teens

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Apr 22

May 13

Beyond the Basics - Art for Teens

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

Develop advanced techniques and begin to build your portfolio in this class designed for older students who want to move beyond the basics and take...

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Music

Young Yukes

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music

Apr 13

Jun 01

Young Yukes

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music at Washington Conservatory of Music - Bethesda

Join this fun class and learn to play the ukulele, a small member of the guitar family. It’s easy to start, and the possibilities are endless!...

Encore Presentation: Music That Connects Us All

Presented by National Philharmonic

Apr 25

Encore Presentation: Music That Connects Us All

Presented by National Philharmonic at Online/Virtual Space

Brian Ganz, virtuoso pianist and teacher, continues to inspire with his connection to Chopin. In this recital, Ganz presents Chopin favorites,...

In Memoriam – Hailstork, Hamer & Strauss

Presented by National Philharmonic

May 09

In Memoriam – Hailstork, Hamer & Strauss

Presented by National Philharmonic at Online/Virtual Space

Adolphus Hailstork, Essay for Strings Janice Hamer, For the Uprooted Richard Strauss, Metamorphosen, Study for 23 Solo Strings In Memoriam is an...

Continuing/Intermediate Bodhran

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music

Apr 12

May 17

Continuing/Intermediate Bodhran

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music at Washington Conservatory of Music

This class picks up where the Beginning class ended and continues working on all of the Irish dance rhythms. Includes video presentations and...

Continuing Ukulele

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music

Apr 13

Jun 01

Continuing Ukulele

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music at Washington Conservatory of Music - Bethesda

Take your basic skills to a new level as you learn more picking and some melody playing too, and tackle the songs you really want to play. Beginning...

Acoustic Guitar for Beginners

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music

Apr 13

Jun 01

Acoustic Guitar for Beginners

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music at Washington Conservatory of Music - Bethesda

Learn a few basic chords and strums; you’ll be playing satisfying versions of your favorite songs in this fun class. You know a lot about music...

Irish Tenor Banjo and Mandolin

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music

Apr 13

Jun 08

Irish Tenor Banjo and Mandolin

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music at Washington Conservatory of Music

Covers Irish melody style playing for mandolin and four-string banjo tuned GDAE. For advanced beginner and intermediate level players. Students...

Celtic Backup for Bouzouki and Guitar

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music

Apr 13

Jun 08

Celtic Backup for Bouzouki and Guitar

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music at Washington Conservatory of Music - Bethesda

Covers techniques of accompaniment for jigs, reels, hornpipes, etc., with focus on rhythm patterns, constructing chord progressions. Well-known...

Beginning Ukulele

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music

Apr 15

Jun 03

Beginning Ukulele

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music at Washington Conservatory of Music - Bethesda

A fun class to explore this wonderful member of the guitar family! You will learn simple chords and how to use them in a variety of traditional and...

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music

Apr 15

Jun 03

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music at Washington Conservatory of Music - Bethesda

So you’ve taken beginning guitar or you’ve been playing for a while and want to get to the next level. Learn some finger picking and other...

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Theatre

Spy Academy & the Lost Treasure of Atlantis

Presented by Imagination Stage

Feb 13

May 23

Spy Academy & the Lost Treasure of Atlantis

Presented by Imagination Stage at Imagination Stage

An Immersive Online Experience FEBRUARY 13 – MAY 23, 2021 Conceived and Co-Directed by Strother Gaines Written by Doug Robinson Produced and...

A Boy and His Soul

Presented by Round House Theatre

Mar 22

May 02

A Boy and His Soul

Presented by Round House Theatre at Online/Virtual Space

When Jay finds an old record collection of disco, R&B, and classic soul, he is transported by the vibrant soundtrack of his youth through memories of...